1503 vbg.jpg 1812 to-vallarta-botanical-garden-and-culinary-tour Vallarta Botanical Garden & Culinary Adventure There's no place quite like the Vallarta Botanical Garden, and the Botanical Delights Tour and Culinary Adventure is the best way to get the most from your experience there. This guided tour immerses guests in the natural beauty of Mexico and the richness of Mexican cuisine. 0912 orchidconservatory.jpg Vanilla is one of many captivating plants featured in the Botanical Delights Tour and Culinary Adventure. From tasty tropical crops that tease your palate, to fascinating flowers that are a feast for the eyes, there's something for everyone on this one-of-a-kind garden tour. http://www.banderasnews.com/1805/images/vbg.jpg 1512 kinseysicks2.jpg The Kinsey Sicks, America's Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet, are celebrating their 25th anniversary in Puerto Vallarta with the world premier of 'Naked Drag Queens Singing.' This hilarious new show, now playing at Act II Stages, continues through March 30. ========================== 1511/images/ssshuffle.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1809/vl-vallarta-southside-shuffle-9th-season.htm South Side Shuffle Returns Nov. 16 On March 8, and every other Friday through April 5, the Zona Romantica will come to life as the South Side Shuffle returns to Basilio Badillo. --------- lsh.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/ent-act-ii-vallarta-little-shop-of-horrors.htm Now Playing: 'Little Shop of Horrors' With a delightful cast and toe-tapping music, Act II's 'Little Shop of Horrors,' continues to entertain every Monday and Thursday at 7:00 pm at Stages. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1811/images/tldm.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1810/vl-lo-de-marcos-tianguis-opens-nov-3.htm Tianguis Lo De Marcos Every Saturday Held every Saturday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Tianguis Lo De Marcos offers fun outdoor shopping with great food, live music and many unique vendors. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1511/images/purrproject.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1811/vl-purr-project-ranch-superior-tours.htm Biweekly Tours of PuRR Project Ranch Want to get up close and PuRR-sonal with 200 cats & kittens? Every other Wednesday you can cuddle kitties AND explore Mexico on PuRR Project tours. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1811/images/twistshout.gif Act II PV's #1 Entertainment Venue Act II is celebrating its 5th anniversary with its biggest & best season ever! Here's a look at what Stages has planned to entertain you this week. ------ Playing This Week at Act II Stages Act II is celebrating its 5th anniversary with its biggest and best season ever! Here's a look at what Act II Stages has planned to entertain you this week. --------- 1504 sculpturewalks2 1811/art-vallarta-malecon-sculpture-walks Free Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours Galería Pacífico owner Gary Thompson offers free Malecón Sculpture Walking Tours every Tuesday morning at 9:30 am and Thursday evening at 6:00 pm. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/films.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1811/ent-vallarta-democrats-abroad-film-series.htm Democrats Abroad Wednesday Films Democrats Abroad continues their 10th Annual Film Series on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm at Nacho Daddy. This week features the documentary 'RBG.' ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1511/images/mozayko.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1808/art-treg-art-vallarta-parque-azulejos.htm El Parque de los Azulejos Workshops Turning Lazaro Cardenas Park into Tile Park PV is all about community, and everyone is invited to explore their creative side in fun mosaic workshops. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1511/images/purrproject.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1811/vl-purr-project-ranch-superior-tours.htm Purr-fectly Wonderful Wednesdays Want to get up close and PuRR-sonal with adorable cats and kittens? You can cuddle and snuggle to your heart's content on PuRR Project Ranch Tours! ------------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1811/images/vbg.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1812/to-vallarta-botanical-garden-and-culinary-tour.htm PV Garden Tour & Culinary Adventure There's no place like Vallarta Botanical Garden, and the Botanical Delights & Culinary Adventure is the best way to get the most from your experience. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1511/images/charitybingo.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1810/vl-vallarta-charity-bingo-nacho-daddy.htm Play PV Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy Charity Bingo is played at Nacho Daddy every other Wednesday at 4:00 pm to raise money for Pasitos de Luz and the Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic. ------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1511/images/culinaryvacation.gif A World of Flavors at Daiquiri Dick's Now you can take your taste buds on a world tour without leaving Vallarta! Daiquiri Dick's is featuring the Flavors of the World through December 15th. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1812/images/boutiquelvc.gif Lots of Fun at Nacho Daddy/Boutique Bringing you live music, theater, game nights and the best Mex Tex food in Vallarta, there's something fun for everyone at Nacho Daddy/Boutique! ----------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/entreamigos.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1812/vl-entreamigos-making-world-a-better-place.htm Entreamigos Making the World Better If you are looking for a place that cares for its families and planet Earth, take a drive to San Pancho and visit the Entreamigos Community Center. ------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1812/images/cualeclinic.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1812/vl-support-vallarta-free-spay-neuter-clinic.htm Spay & Neuter Clinic Needs Your Help The Free Cuale Spay & Neuter Clinic, a long-term project that aims to reduce the number of unwanted animals in Puerto Vallarta, needs your support. ------- pool.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1812/vl-ifc-puerto-vallarta-home-tours.htm A Wonderfully Different Thing To Do IFC Vallarta Home Tours visit unique homes each week with tour proceeds supporting the IFC's Cleft Palate program and other charitable causes. ----------- 1901/images/kuzma.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1901/ent-the-palm-vallarta-january-2019-shows.htm Kim Kuzma at The Palm on Tuesdays In 'Dancing Queen,' Kim Kuzma and her band perform songs made famous by Cher and Abba, Tuesday Nights at 7:00 & 9:30 pm at The Palm Cabaret. ------------ 1504/images/charitybingo.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1810/vl-vallarta-charity-bingo-nacho-daddy.htm Play PV Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy Charity Bingo is played at Nacho Daddy every Wednesday at 4:00 pm. This week's games benefit Pasitos de Luz and Colina Spay & Neuter Clinic. ------------- 1601/images/dragdivas.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1901/ent-act-ii-vallarta-dueling-drag-divas.htm Dueling Drag Divas Return to Act II The Dueling Drag Divas have returned to Act II, where they are performing a Hilarious New Show every Sunday and Wednesday at 9:30 in The Red Room. -------- 1901/images/localogo.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/travel-outdoors/ladies-outdoor-club-adventures-vallarta.htm PV Ladies Outdoor Club Adventures Ladies Outdoor Club Adventures is not only a great way to make new friends, but also to challenge your fears and push limits you didn't realize existed. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1511/images/redroom.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1901/ent-act-ii-vallarta-jan-11-18-shows.htm Marvelous Mondays in The Red Room With three great shows, Monday is 'Funday' in The Red Room! 'Lee Squared' opens at 5 pm, 'More Motown & Beyond' at 7:30 & 'Triple D' at 9:30. -------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1511/images/lifeguard.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/hb-setac-satellite-office-old-town-vallarta.htm SETAC Opens New Office in Old Town SETAC, whose mission is to reduce HIV and other STDs in the Banderas Bay area, will soon open a new office on the south side of Puerto Vallarta. -------------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/tennis1.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/spt-2019-atp-puerto-vallarta-tennis-open.htm 2018 Vallarta Open a Top ATP Challenger The Puerto Vallarta Open, which made its debut on the tennis tour calendar last year, was among the top 3 Challenger Tour Tournaments of the Year for 2018. ------------ http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/charitybingo.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1810/ent-purr-project-bingo-resumes-in-vallarta.htm Play PV Charity Bingo at Nacho Daddy Charity Bingo is played at Nacho Daddy every Wednesday at 4:00 pm. This week's games benefit the 200+ cats and kittens at PuRR Project. ------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/images/formula1gif.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/spt-f1-grand-prix-might-leave-mexico-city.htm The End of Mexico City's Grand Prix? The government's recently announced plans to put the brakes on Formula One Grand Prix funding could mean the end of Mexico's premier auto competition. -------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/climatebill.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/nr-jalisco-european-union-strengthen-ties.htm Jalisco, EU Combating Climate Change European partners have pledged more than 600,000 Euros to Guadalajara, Jalisco for its Comprehensive Sustainable Mobility Plan in the metropolitan area. ------- 1504/images/powerwalk.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/nr-mexico-from-prison-to-cultural-center.htm Island Prison will be a Cultural Center Saying that he wants to promote 'more schools and fewer prisons,' AMLO intends to turn the Islas Marías penitentiary into a cultural center and nature reserve. -------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/images/lunarumba.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1812/ent-the-palm-vallarta-luna-rumba-returns.htm See Luna Rumba at The Palm Cabaret You only have four more chances this season to enjoy the eclectic blend of World Music and Gypsy Flamenco that Luna Rumba brings to The Palm. ------- 1504 vallarta-nayarit.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/to-travelers-safe-welcome-in-puerto-vallarta.htm Feel Safe & Welcome in Puerto Vallarta The future of tourism in Puerto Vallarta is looking bright in 2019 and beyond, thanks to the city's friendliness and travelers' enduring feeling of safety. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/mextourismboard.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/nr-mexico-unveils-new-tourism-plans.htm Mexico Unveils Six-Year Tourism Plan Mexico has unveiled a new tourism strategy that focuses on 5 key goals, including building the Mayan Train and the safety of top tourism destinations. ----------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/oscar.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/ent-democrats-abroad-vallarta-oscar-films-encore.htm Academy Award Film Series Extended Democrats Abroad's 2019 Academy Award Movie Series was so popular that they've decided to show screen of the most popular films again. -------------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/tequila2.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/to-mexicos-all-you-can-drink-tequila-train.htm Drink Tequila While Drinking in History The José Cuervo Express gives fans of history and booze alike the opportunity to learn more about Tequila on a vintage train ride to a 250-year-old distillery. ----------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/rotaryclub.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/vl-vallarta-rotary-helping-kids-with-cancer.htm Rotary Club Helping Kids with Cancer Puerto Vallarta's Rotary Club Sur has a program that provides aid to families with children with cancer. IFC supports this worthy cause - and you can, too! ------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/mexemployment.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/nr-mexico-the-place-for-foreign-investments.htm NOW is the Time to Invest in Mexico! A Goldman Sachs projection suggests that Mexico will go from being the 14th-largest economy in the world in 2012 to the world's fifth-largest in 2050. -------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/spcapv.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1605/vl-spend-the-day-at-vallarta-spca.htm Spend a DAY at Puerto Vallarta SPCA Extraordinary people volunteer while on vacation! Spend a rewarding afternoon cuddling with the animals at Puerto Vallarta's SPCA Sanctuary. ----------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/images/actiigold.gif The Hits Keep Marching On at Act II And the hits keep 'marching on' at Act II Stages, THE PLACE to go for the best in live music, cabaret, stage plays and drag shows in Puerto Vallarta. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1409/images/humanconnect.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/to-human-connections-riviera-nayarit.htm Making Human Connections in Mexico Human Connection tours introduce travelers to local indigenous people doing remarkable things using skills they learned from their ancestors. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/democratsabroad.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/vl-vallarta-democrats-abroad-voter-forum.htm Time to Abolish the Electoral College? On March 27, Democrats Abroad Costa Banderas will examine the Electoral College, and the historical, social and political context in which it was created. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/images/chichenitza.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/nr-maya-artifacts-found-beneath-chichen-itza.htm Maya Artifacts Found at Chichén Itzá Mexican archaeologists have discovered more than 200 Maya artifacts dating back to 1000 AD beneath the ancient city of Chichén Itzá on the Yucatán Peninsula. ------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/aeromexico.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/to-aeromexico-monterrey-vallarta-flights.htm Aeroméxico Resumes MTY–PVR Flights Aeroméxico will resume its direct flight service from Monterrey to the Banderas Bay region on June 17th, arriving and departing three times a week at PVR. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/images/restweek.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1902/rr-vallarta-prepares-for-restaurant-week.htm Get Ready for Restaurant Week 2019! Vallarta Restaurant Week returns May 15-June 10, offering diners 3-course, fixed-price menus at participating Banderas Bay area restaurants. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/potleaf.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/nr-mexico-launches-marijuana-reform-process.htm Mexico Considers Legalizing Marijuana Last week's Marijuana Regulation Forum was a small, but symbolically significant, step towards a solution for legalizing cannabis for personal & recreational use. ---------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1503/images/fracassi.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/ent-act-ii-vallarta-paul-fracassi.htm 'Walk Like a Man' in The Red Room Only one more chance to see 'Walk like a Man,' Paul Fracassi's tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, in The Red Room at Act II Entertainment -------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1504/images/passoverseder.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/vl-vallarta-jewish-community-passover-seder.htm PV Jewish Community Passover Seder On Friday, April 19, the Puerto Vallarta Jewish Community will celebrate a traditional Passover Seder at The River Café on Isla River Cuale in El Centro. http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/images/jimmyjames.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/ent-the-palm-vallarta-jimmy-james.htm Jimmy James at The Palm Cabaret Award-winning entertainer, singer and voice impressionist, Jimmy James, is back in PV, & performing at The Palm Cabaret & Bar through March 31st. --------- http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/images/vaquitamarina.gif http://www.banderasnews.com/1903/nr-mexico-launches-plan-to-save-vaquita-marina.htm Mexico's New Plan to Save the Vaquita In an effort to save the last 10 remaining vaquita marina, the Mexican government plans to use floating buoys to mark the reserve in the upper Gulf of California.